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Germanium(IV) chloride, 99.9999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11306018
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It is used as a catalyst in the conversion of carbohydrates into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in ionic liquids, as a reducing agent in combination with triphenylphosphine (TPP) for the reduction of alpha-bromo carboxylic acid derivatives, and in the production of pure germanium. It also finds use as an intermediate for several optical processes. It is one of the most important dopants in silica glass for optical fibers. It is employed in the preparation of germanium dioxide which is used for wide camera lens, microscopy, IR-transparent glasses/windows/lenses, and for the core of fiber-optic lines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10038-98-9
Molecular Formula Cl4GeH8
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 222.49
MDL Number MFCD00011029
InChI Key VDHBHZZBEGQJRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym germanium tetrachloride, germanium chloride, germane, tetrachloro, germanium iv chloride, germanium, tetrachloro, gecl4, germanium chloride gecl4, unii-ysv1r803c0, wln: .ge..g4, germanium chloride gecl4 8ci
PubChem CID 66226
SMILES Cl.Cl.Cl.Cl.[GeH4]

Specifications

Boiling Point 83.1°C
Melting Point -49.5°C
Color Colorless
Physical Form Liquid
Quantity 25 g
Linear Formula GeCl4
UN Number UN3264
Merck Index 14,4410
Solubility Information Soluble in ether,benzene,chloroform,carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid.
IUPAC Name tetrachlorogermane
Formula Weight 214.4
Percent Purity 99.9999%
Odor Acidic
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 1.874 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Germanium(IV) chloride
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